Day: October 16, 2024

Bitfinex Hacker Ilya Lichtenstein Should Serve 5 Years in Prison, DOJ Says

Prosecutors have asked the judge to go harder on Lichtenstein, however, who they argue spent months devising a scheme to gain access to Bitfinex’s systems and carry out his attack. They also point out that, while Lichtenstein has no official criminal history, he “experimented with other hacking and financial fraud activity” beginning as a juvenile. In 2016, before he hacked Bitfinex, Lichtenstein stole approximately $200,000 from another crypto exchange. Source

How Crypto Investors Are Bracing for Volatility and What It Means for Bitcoin’s Future

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Until President Biden dropped out of the race in July, it seemed like Trump was the clear favorite within the crypto community. In the aftermath of the failed assassination attempt on July 12th, bitcoin jumped from $56,000 to $65,000, on the back of expectations that the former president would benefit from the incident. Trump’s view on crypto seems to have changed over the years. As president, he voiced skepticism over crypto, claiming that they could be used to facilitate illegal activities such as drug trafficking. He also mentioned at one…

Nasdaq-Listed Bitcoin Miner MARA Secures $200 Million Line of Credit to Fuel Strategic Growth

MARA, a large publicly traded bitcoin miner, has announced the successful acquisition of a $200 million line of credit, collateralized by a portion of its bitcoin holdings. This substantial funding will empower the company to pursue strategic growth opportunities and support various corporate initiatives as it continues to solidify its position in the digital asset […] Source CryptoX Portal

Shiba Inu On The Brink Of A 400% Rally, Analyst Says

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They say journalists never truly clock out. But for Christian, that’s not just a metaphor, it’s a lifestyle. By day, he navigates the ever-shifting tides of the cryptocurrency market, wielding words like a seasoned editor and crafting articles that decipher the jargon for the masses. When the PC goes on hibernate mode, however, his pursuits take a more mechanical (and sometimes philosophical) turn. Christian’s journey with the written word began long before the age of Bitcoin. In the hallowed halls of academia, he honed his craft as a feature writer…

Bitcoin-backed Hermetica secures $1.7m to expand stablecoin USDh

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Hermetica, the company behind the Bitcoin-backed stablecoin USDh, has raised $1.7 million in seed funding.  The funding will support the growth of USDh, a stablecoin designed to be backed by Bitcoin (BTC). A stablecoin is a type of cryptocurrency that aims to keep its value tied to a stable asset, like the U.S. dollar, instead of fluctuating like Bitcoin. USDh allows Bitcoin holders to transact with a digital asset pegged to the value of the U.S. dollar without leaving the Bitcoin ecosystem. For example, 1 USDh equals 1 USD worth…

We Applaud Trump’s Crypto Efforts Though His Record, Rhetoric Raise Red Flags

Harris, hailing from the state of California, has long enjoyed support from major names in the technology industry including former Meta Chief Operating Officer Sheryl Sandberg, Netflix co-founder Reed Hastings and billionaire entrepreneur Mark Cuban, while Trump has secured backing from a number of tech and venture capital leaders such as David Sacks, Elon Musk and Marc Andreessen (though, notably, his business partner at Andreessen Horowitz, Ben Horowitz, recently donated to Harris, after previously endorsing Trump). Source

MoonPay partners with Ripple to bring XRP to customers

Crypto payments firm MoonPay is partnering with Ripple to bring direct XRP purchases to its customers. MoonPay shared news of the partnership on X on Oct. 16, noting that its customers can now “buy, manage and store” the XRP (XRP) cryptocurrency right within their MoonPay accounts. XRP joins other popular crypto assets that MoonPay users can buy and sell directly from the app, including Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH) and the stablecoin Tether (USDT). The app also allows customers to swap certain cryptocurrencies, including across chains. Users can buy crypto using…